Charlie Kirk

American conservative activist, author, and media personality. Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA.

Charlie Kirk speaking

Biography

Charles James Kirk (born October 14, 1993) is an American conservative political activist, author, and media personality. In 2012, he co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit organization focused on mobilizing young Americans around conservative ideas, where he serves as CEO. He also leads affiliated initiatives such as Turning Point Action, Turning Point Faith, and Turning Point Academy.

He hosts The Charlie Kirk Show, a daily talk radio program and podcast. His books include Campus Battlefield (2018), The MAGA Doctrine (2020), The College Scam (2022), and Right Wing Revolution (2024).

2012
TPUSA Founded
3,500+
Campus Chapters
5
Books Authored

Timeline

2012
Co-founds Turning Point USA at age 18.
2018
Publishes Campus Battlefield; named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (Law & Policy).
2020
Releases The MAGA Doctrine; TPUSA expands national footprint.
2022–2024
Publishes The College Scam (2022) and Right Wing Revolution (2024).

Selected Books

Charlie Kirk 2018

Campus Battlefield

How Conservatives Can Win the Battle on Campus and Why It Matters (2018).

The MAGA Doctrine

Explaining the movement that upended American politics (2020).

Charlie Kirk

The College Scam

A critique of the American higher education system (2022).